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A single cotton T-shirt requires approximately 2,700 litres of water to produce, the equivalent of one person's drinking water for two and a half years, and the global fashion industry now consumes approximately 79 billion cubic metres of fresh water annually, much of it drawn from regions already facing severe drought
2+ hour, 22+ min ago (540+ words) The T-shirt on your body right now, whichever one it happens to be, cost roughly 2,700 litres of fresh water to bring into existence. The number is difficult to hold in the imagination. It is one of those statistics that becomes…...
Wrangler Delivers Lightweight Durability with Toughlite Denim
13+ hour, 30+ min ago (328+ words) The brand recently launched Toughlite, a “zero-break-in jean” built for premium comfort and enhanced airflow without the heavy bulk. The core fabric weighs just 11.2 oz.—20 percent lighter than the traditional 14.75 oz. heavyweight denim used by the brand. The innovation reflects…...
From Heatwaves To Rainy Days Denim Is Ready For Every Season
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (336+ words) Discover denim benefits that deliver comfort, breathability, versatility and effortless style for everyday wear...
Into the Belmont Batcave
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (702+ words) Hidden inside a former gambling ring in Belmont, North Carolina, the Belmont Batcave has become home to a vast display of craftsmanship. From clothing and preserved specimens to local art and underground music, the minds of two 20-year-olds have been…...
Crocs, gumboots and goals: Gore parents lace up to beat the bye
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (14+ words) The Press...
Wrangler launches next-gen denim Toughlite designed to be lighter yet durable
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (337+ words) fashionunited.uk - Wrangler launches next-gen denim Toughlite designed to be lighter yet durable Denim brand Wrangler has launched a new next-gen denim fabric, Toughlite, designed to be lighter in weight but just as sturdy and durable as its heavier denim....
Climate change is also affecting shopping habits, with brands rethinking their products and supply chains
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (301+ words) Il Sole 24 ORE Climate change is affecting prices, supply chains and consumer behaviour Specifically, this would mean a +3.2% increase in annual food inflation and a +1.18% increase in overall annual inflation But these emergencies have already become part of brandsâ strategies…...
Heatwave-Driven Retailer Investments: refrigeration investment
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (226+ words) Heatwave-Driven Retailer Investments Trend Hunter The recent heatwave in the UK has incited a refrigeration investment by Marks & Spencer in a bid to help the retailer keep up with demand when temperatures soar The announcement comes after temperatures reached 37.7-degrees…...
Source Fashion Moves Beyond the Debate as Fashion Focuses on Practical Solutions
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (698+ words) fashionunited.uk - Source Fashion Moves Beyond the Debate as Fashion Focuses on Practical Solutions As Source Fashion entered its second day at Excel London, the conversations shaping the future of fashion sourcing were increasingly being reflected in action across the…...
New EU green rules pressure growing bamboo apparel industry
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (423+ words) New regulations in Europe are changing the landscape for the global bamboo apparel sector, prompting apparel companies to review their sustainability claims and supply chain transparency. Persistence Market Research forecasts the industry to reach $4.1bn by 2033, with regulatory scrutiny and demand…...